Primitive mechanisms of trauma response: An evolutionary perspective on trauma-related disorders

@article{Baldwin2013PrimitiveMO,
  title={Primitive mechanisms of trauma response: An evolutionary perspective on trauma-related disorders},
  author={David V. Baldwin},
  journal={Neuroscience \& Biobehavioral Reviews},
  year={2013},
  volume={37},
  pages={1549-1566}
}
  • David V. Baldwin
  • Published 1 September 2013
  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
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